Keele University
UCAS Code: F3G4 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB in three A Levels including B in Maths or Physics
Access to HE Diploma
128 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Maths related content, including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You will also need: 6 / B in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths or Physics, OR 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Engineering
T Level
Distinction in any of the following T Levels: Engineering and Manufacturing
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About this course
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.Physics with Artificial Intelligence at Keele puts you at the cutting edge of technology, where science meets innovation. From learning core physics and computer science concepts to exploring the dynamic world of machine learning, you will gain the knowledge and techniques to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges. From analytical thinking and advanced problem-solving to programming, you will graduate with a toolkit of skills that are in high demand across a wide variety of industries including finance, healthcare and engineering.
**Why choose this course?**
- Tackle physical problems and real-world challenges using machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Engage in hands-on learning through interactive workshops, collaborative group activities, and immersive laboratory experiences
- Gain the problem-solving, experimental, programming and teamworking skills that are highly valued by employers in a broad range of sectors
- Learn in a supportive environment with innovative learning materials and plenty of tutor support
- Undertake a research project and professional development activities in preparation for academic research and industry roles
Discover how physics and artificial intelligence are deeply interconnected on our Physics with Artificial Intelligence BSc. Just as physicists develop mathematical models to describe and predict natural phenomena, AI uses similar computational techniques to learn from and interpret vast datasets. This symbiotic relationship means that advances in one field often directly inform and accelerate progress in the other.
In your first two years of study, you will build a solid foundation in core physics concepts including gravitation, relativity and quantum physics, while strengthening your computational and problem-solving skills. This will enable you to tackle complex problems that require a deep understanding of physical principles and advanced data analysis techniques.
Building on these skills, you will learn the latest methods and research directions in AI, including data science techniques, machine learning applications and computational intelligence. You will then apply these skills and techniques to solve advanced physics problems.
Designed to provide you with the specialist skills you will need as a professional, modern physicist, you will benefit from a suite of practical and professional development modules embedded throughout our curriculum. From scientific programming and writing to dedicated career-focused sessions, we will provide you with the knowledge, tools and connections to develop a strong foundation for your future career.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Modules
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The Uni
Keele University
School of Computing and Mathematics
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Top job areas of graduates
Although the subject has seen a bit of resurgence in recent years, the UK is still felt to be short of physics graduates, and in particular physicists training as teachers. If you want a career in physics research — in all sorts of areas, from atmospheric physics to lasers - you'll probably need to take a doctorate, and so have a think about where you would like to do that and how you might fund it (the government funds many physics doctorates, so you might not find it as hard as you think). With that in mind, it's not surprising that just over a fifth of physics graduates go on to take doctorates when they finish their degree, and well over a third of physicists take some kind of postgraduate study in total. Physics is highly regarded and surprisingly versatile, which is why physics graduates who decide not to stay in education are more likely to go into well-paid jobs in the finance industry than they are to go into science. The demand and versatility of physics degrees goes to explain why they're amongst the best-paid science graduates.
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Artificial intelligence is a very specialist subject taken by less than 100 people a year at the moment, so there is little reliable information available on graduate prospects - bear that in mind when you review the stats above. Graduates taking this type of subject are more likely than other computing graduates to go into further research. However, if you want to find out more specifically about the potential graduate outcomes of a specific course, it's a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates have gone on to do.
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